Loving my Oldies

Absolutely agree.

Nope, Kitty. I think they are genuine concerns. Definitely genuine concerns. Dogs can be poisoned by blood and bone, so god knows what that has in it. I thought Rooster Booster would be okay, but my dogs got stuck into that too . Thanks for your suggestion, Kynta.

I'm sure there will be plenty of responses to set you on the right track, but nothing in my back yard gets fertilized or zero'd or sprayed. Just too worried.

Poor boy probably has never had so much fun

I did try those leads where you have one handle and short lead and then two separate leads for each dog on special swivelling attachments that prevent the leads attached to the dogs getting tangled. This works only if the two dogs walk at the same rate otherwise you have one slower dog being pulled along willy nilly by the stronger dog. I have seven dogs at the moment: first walk is with three all on separate leads and then four with one on a long lead attached to my belt. In the past couple of days because my fosters (and I ) are on a steep learning curve (lol), I have switched to using short 90cm leads. This has made a big improvement to my control and the pulling force they can exert.

What a wonderful relationship - one in a million. It takes two, though

Oh lordy - how I can relate. I've had some virus for nearly 4 weeks, and it is sooooo hot, even the thought of going out has me just about expiring, and don't mention the WEIGHT. Even my brother who is notorious for not noticing anything about people, suggested I should try to lose some weight. I have seven dogs at the moment: 3 of my own and 4 fosters, so I really have to psych myself up to get out. They really should have two walks a day and I certainly have the time as I am retired, but a lot of the time neither the mind nor the flesh is willing . But, boy, do I feel good when I have taken them all out. They love it so much and knowing I have done the right thing makes me feel so much better. Today is much cooler so I had absolutely no excuse whatsoever. And now they are all quiet and happily flaked out on their beds.

Thank you for that. It is certainly interesting. "Loving to their people" absolutely hits the nail on the head. I have never had dogs who were food oriented. However, I now have fosters who go crazy when I start to get their meals ready, to the extent that I have to crate one. One is a German Spitz who whilst an adorable dog and a lot of fun and very very smoochy and cuddly, just will not come when I tell him to. Although he will come running from down in the garden when I call him, even if he is out of sight, if I want him to come outside, he just sits down, stares at me and won't move. So I have started using treats - LOL. Quite a difference. He is also very easy to walk, he will sit and stay, and even wait until I let him have his food, but from time to time, he just seems to say, "Why should I?" I also have my own dog who I think is a Finnish Spitz cross adopted from a pound nearly 8 years ago and he can be very disobedient if the mood takes him. Another very new foster is a largish (for me ) Pomeranian Cross who has been neglected and mistreated. So I am suddenly surrounded by Spitz type dogs - LOL. You can see them in here: http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=185962 What is the adult weight of a Lapp?

NO NO NO!! I selected them as mine right from the first post. I could resort to the dictionary and try to be different, but I'll just have to repeat: gorgeous, stunning, beautiful :D :D . So both mum and dad have to have the cream gene to produce a cream? If DOL is anything to go by, Lappies appeat to becoming increasingly popular. Are they okay in any climate? Are their natures very "Spitz", in that they can be strong willed and ask, "Why should I?" when they decide they don't want to do something? You must be very proud .

A couple have popped recently from people wanting to rehome them. I think both were on DOL. PM CharlieandOops

Three very handsome young men

I am constantly amazed that some mothers allow their daughters to such exhibitionists . She is turning into a right little hussy. If she ends up by The Wall, you will have only yourself to blame.

How sweet. Poor Lady having a mum who doesn't understand her . Danny is very obvious at times. He looks at me and looks at what he wants: get up on the chair, my food, my drink, open the door. Yep, I'm just a servant

Jeune and Tamar are very very close: Jeune was an adult dog (FF) and Tamar was a six months old, very traumatised puppy when I picked her up from the pound mid 2004. Jeune was Tamar's mother figure and they are still very close. The cleaning of eyes and face is a very regular event usuall with Tamar standing beside Jeune and Jeune licking for all she is worth - LOL. Sometimes one of the other dogs will join in and from time to time they try to get me to join in as well . I generally decline the invitation. Dogs are pack animals and pack members do all sorts of things for each other.

I can't see things going topsy turvy not that you have passed the 2 weeks' period - LOL. Have to agree wholeheartedly with Ruthless: a lovely lovely story.

- very norty.

In the "BBC program that will not be name", there were some examples of dogs from decades ago and one of the saddest changes to me was the Basset Hound. The Basset Hound of the late 1800s was absolutely gorgeous. Nothing like the dog of today.

Well, I've joined Facebook, but I have no idea what to do next. I'm starting to get emails from Facebook telling me that so-and-so wants to "Be my friend", but I'm not sure who they are - LOL. Seeing that their photographs have dogs in them, I am assuming they are DOLers .

Because, apart from a few "boutique" manufacturers and suppliers (of ANYTHING). Australia shops in China.

I'm glad you have had so many responses telling you that vets will come to your home and organise the cremation and everything for you, so it is good to read such positive posts. I just wanted to add to be sure that the vet is accompanied by a vet nurse, so you don't have to do anything but concentrate on cuddling and comforting your girl. If your girl is nervous of vets, she may pick up the smell on the vet and things like that. Once when I had to take one of my dogs to the vets to go to god, I asked if we could go out in the courtyard and afterwards I just say there for ages, cuddling Gong Zhu. Pretty well 99% of vets are there for us and our pets. My sympathies for you at this difficult time.

A porky Jack Russell

Hope the little weak girl does a turn-around and starts to thrive. Congratulations !!!

It is such "heart in mouth" stuff. I rounded the corner of my street walking a few of the dogs and saw a little Maltese up the street near my driveway. It was Nilla and I have absolutely no idea how she got out. :D Happy New Year and don't worry about the grey hairs. :D ;)

Any news, please.

Actually I find that works quite well, too.